A new earth bund — or bank — could be introduced around Priory Gardens in Burnham-On-Sea to protect the public space from unauthorised encampments of travellers.
The gardens saw several caravans and vehicles pitched up for several days over the summer, prompting concerns from residents.
Burnham and Highbridge town councillors are this month set to consider a proposal to install a bund to halt vehicles from accessing the grassed area.
Somerset Council, which owns the land, has suggested bunding the gaps between and around the trees and sowing wildflower seed.
Somerset Council says it would provide the labour for the work, but is asking the Town Council to cover the associated costs of approximately £8,500.
A Town Council spokesperson said: “Concerns have been raised regarding the number of unauthorised encampments in Burnham-On-Sea, which was significantly increased this year.”
Town councillor Cath Searing has arranged several meetings over the past year to discuss the issue with residents, business representatives, councillors, Somerset Council Officers, Police and Burnham’s MP Ashley Fox where a number of options to address the wider issues have also been considered.
